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Litter Box 101
For a lot of cat parents, we find that sometimes cats can be perfect angels when it comes to using their litter boxes, but other times...
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petcommunitycenter
- Sep 5
- 6 min
Understanding the Language of Dogs
Communication is a vital aspect of any species, and dogs are no exception. While dogs don't speak our language, they have an impressive...
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petcommunitycenter
- Aug 7
- 5 min
Hi, My Name is Shiloh.
In 2020 on my birthday, my next-door neighbor called and said someone dropped something off at her house that must have been meant for me...
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petcommunitycenter
- Jul 10
- 5 min
Farewell to a Friend: Celebrating a Pet's Life
I’ve gotten more than one quizzical look when someone finds out that I officiate pet memorial services. One common reaction I hear is this:
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petcommunitycenter
- May 31
- 2 min
Potty Training Your Dog
Whether you’ve adopted a puppy or an adult dog, house training is an essential part of incorporating your new pet into your family life.
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petcommunitycenter
- May 1
- 3 min
How to Give Your Senior Dog Their Best Years Yet
With some preparation and minor lifestyle adjustments it’s possible to help our pups live out their golden years in comfort.
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petcommunitycenter
- Apr 4
- 2 min
The 3-3-3 Rule of Adoption
Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule when it comes to adopting a new pet? The amount of time each individual pet needs to adjust to their new ho
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petcommunitycenter
- Mar 7
- 6 min
8 Steps to Keep Your Cat Happy
Cats play such an important role in our lives, providing us comfort, joy, affection and maybe even a few laughs. Most importantly, they play
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petcommunitycenter
- Feb 1
- 3 min
For the Love of a Dog
A recent social media post from McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga brought to light a heart-wrenching decision made by a dog owner out of
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petcommunitycenter
- Jan 10
- 4 min
How One Cat Turned Me Into An Animal Advocate
There have always been pets in my life; my parents had dogs long before they had me. Many of my childhood memories feature, or have in the b
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petcommunitycenter
- Dec 5, 2022
- 4 min
Saying Goodbye: Pet Memorial Services
Funeral. The very word strikes fear, dread, or anxiety for many. And why wouldn’t it? Death is a tough topic. And a somber, sorrowful...
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petcommunitycenter
- Oct 31, 2022
- 5 min
Cold Weather Pet Safety
You're probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses
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petcommunitycenter
- Oct 3, 2022
- 4 min
The Community Cat in My House
I named Bobo in the parking lot of Pet Community Center (PCC). I had a car full of cat traps with a contingent of meowing, hissing community
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petcommunitycenter
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
I Thought I Was a Dog Person Until...
I never wanted a cat. I’d been a dog person since childhood. I grew up with a Labrador retriever, a dachshund, and some quality mutts...
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petcommunitycenter
- Aug 4, 2022
- 5 min
When Is the Right Time to Get Another Pet?
In counseling bereaved pet owners, one topic that almost always comes up is when (or if) to get another pet. When is the right time?
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petcommunitycenter
- Jul 12, 2022
- 2 min
My Experience as a Community Cat Caretaker
It all began with the faint sound of kitten mews coming from a vent in our kitchen. We are dog people, so this was most definitely an out-of
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petcommunitycenter
- Jun 14, 2022
- 3 min
World Pet Memorial Day
In observance of World Pet Memorial Day, June 14 2022, I would like to honor and celebrate the special bond we have with our animal companio
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petcommunitycenter
- Jun 6, 2022
- 4 min
An Ounce of Prevention
If you look at any animal shelter or rescue group right now, you’ll see how many animals are looking for new homes. It can feel overwhelming
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petcommunitycenter
- May 9, 2022
- 5 min
Warm Weather Safety for Pets
We’ve all heard it: don’t leave your pet locked in a car on a hot day. But would you be surprised to know that the danger can begin when the
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petcommunitycenter
- Mar 31, 2022
- 7 min
How One Dog Changed My Life
My life changed radically on May 13, 2000. That was the day I realized a lifelong dream and brought home Garcia, a tiny, spirited Old Englis
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